Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
In this manual: Suspension
2steps
~12min
1/5difficulty
Done 0 of 2
Removal
Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Remove the spacer (1).
Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the special tool.
Special tool (a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing installer) Installation
Caution the removed bearing must be replaced with a new one.
Press the bearing into the rear shock absorber at 0.5 Mm (0.02 In) depth “a” from the rear shock absorber side surface with the special tool and suitable size socket wrench.
Note
apply a small quantity of the grease to housing when installing the bearing.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki super grease “a” or equivalent)Special tool (a): 09924–84521 (bearing installer set)
0.5 Mm (0.02 In)
Apply grease to the bearing.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki super grease “a” or equivalent)
Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
?
Test yourself
A quick Suzuki GSX-R 1000 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.